Quick answer
Australia has two working holiday visas. Your passport decides which one you apply for: the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) or the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462). Both let you stay 12 months, work and study for up to 4 months. A first visa costs AUD 840.
Last checked: 25 October 2026
417 or 462?
| Working Holiday (417) | Work and Holiday (462) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Passports from Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the UK | Passports from Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, PNG, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA and Vietnam |
| Age | 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 for some countries | 18 to 30 |
| Extra requirements | None beyond health, character and funds | Education and English requirements, and a ballot for China, India and Vietnam |
| First visa cost | AUD 840 | AUD 840 |
Read the full guide for your visa below.
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417): 2026 GuideWorking Holiday visa (subclass 417) guide for 2026: eligible countries, age limits (30 or 35), AUD 840 cost, work and study rules,…Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462): 2026 GuideWork and Holiday visa (subclass 462) guide for 2026: eligible countries including the USA, Spain and Brazil, age limit, education and English…
Official sources: Home Affairs: subclass 417 · Home Affairs: subclass 462. Rules change, so always check the official source before you apply or sign anything.